CLINICAL EXPERIENCE

Fifteen of the 60 required credits are clinical experiences that involve a combination
of work in an agency setting and at the Family Clinic. All clinical requirements are consistent with those set forth in the 1995 Connecticut
MFT licensing bill. A minimum of 500 hours of clinical contact are required in the
program. A minimum of 250 hours must be face-to-face with couples and families. Group
and individual supervision must be a part of clinical experiences. Supervision must
be provided by an AAMFT-approved supervisor who is a licensed MFT.

CLINICAL EXPERIENCE GOALS

The goal of the clinical experience is to provide opportunities for students to practice
and integrate theory, style, and skills as marriage and family therapists. General
goals include:

Professional use of self as a change agent

Maintenance of an active client case load

Integration of Structural Family Therapy into practice

Knowledge of the marriage and family therapy code of ethics and utilization into practice

Written and oral communication skills

Professional presentation

Active participation in Connecticut Association for Marriage and Family Therapy at
the student level

Awareness of student role in group process

Appreciation of differences amongst people

Knowledge of marital and family therapy literature

Knowledge of methodology of case management

Accounting of supervised experience and training

In their clinical experience on campus students are required to maintain an ongoing
case load that includes supervised visits, anger management groups, individuals, couples,
and families. A minimum of 50 hours of relational therapy must be performed with live
one-way mirror supervision